Extreme weather in China highlights climate change impacts and need for early warnings: WMO

Aug 27, 2022

Beijing [China], August 27 : Extreme weather - record-breaking heatwaves, severe drought, and deadly rainfall - have battered China since June.

Over 1.51 million people affected in 27 counties due to drought in China

Sep 07, 2021

Beijing [China], September 7 : Over 27 counties and districts in Gansu, northwest China have been facing drought due to sustained hot weather and...

'Severe' heatwave in China puts autumn harvest at risk

Aug 24, 2022

Beijing [China], August 24 : A "severe" heatwave has gripped China and consequently, the drought is putting the autumn harvests at risk, Chinese state...

China to witness drought-like situations in coming years: Study

Sep 23, 2022

Beijing [China], September 23 : The Chinese mainland has been under a massive grip of severe heatwaves and drought throughout summer and there is...

China: Sichuan experiencing severe power outages amid drought, heat waves

Aug 23, 2022

Beijing [China], August 23 : China's Sichuan province is experiencing severe power outages due to water shortages amid drought and heat waves.

China's drought threatens raise in carbon taxes

Sep 14, 2022

Beijing [China], September 14 : The drought in southwestern China has also had ripple effects for global businesses as companies could also face new...